Which less obvious streets should be pedestrianised in Irish cities or towns?
COMMENT & ANALYSIS: If we ask ‘Which streets should be pedestrianised in Irish cities or towns?’ there’s obvious ones like Capel Street or College Green … Read more
Here’s why the Galway Ring Road will never be built
COMMENT & ANALYSIS / LONG READ: Sadly ‘carsick’ as a phrase is already used. Because it should have a similar meaning as ‘dope sick’ — … Read more
The Christmas reading list for cycling as transport
The following books covering cycling as transport for your Christmas reading list are reader-recommend which also are highly rated generally. The prices below are links … Read more
E-car chargers for South Dublin, you must be joking in the West (of Dublin), and on your bike Deputy Healy-Rae
A RANDOM DÁIL SKETCH, OF SORTS: Everybody wants climate action and, more public transport. Athough some people seem to want some public transport just because … Read more
Cork project has common design issues making it fall short of its potential
COMMENT & ANALYSIS: Cork City Council is planning to build the Ballyvolane Strategic Transport Corridor — a project which includes new bus lanes and cycle … Read more
Explainer: What is the law on overtaking cyclists in Ireland?
COMMENT & ANALYSIS: The law was changed in 2019 to separate out the offence of dangerous overtaking of a cyclist (or pedal cyclist, as is … Read more
Cycle to Work criticism is going nowhere, focus needed on solutions
— A range of different incentives are needed to give people access to bicycles, especially for more expensive electric bicycles, cargo bikes and adapted cycles. … Read more
Why there is hope for enabling walking and cycling in Ireland
COMMENT & ANALYSIS: After writing about walking, cycling, transport and livability issues for over a decade it can get depressing seeing opposition to basic measures … Read more